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The Strangest Things Celebrities Request In Their Contract

There are different kind of celebrities who goes on a tour around the world definitely comes with there perks. And the perks of all might be the Tour Rider. Tour Rider is a document states the rules and regulations that must be archive for the performer to appear.

Celebrities can request for anything from Luxury food, cars etc.

The only limit to what goes in a Tour Rider is a star’s imagination. Many celebrity rider requests are understandable when you remember they spend hundreds of days a year on the road and need to stay in top shape. But some celebrities definitely seem to take advantage of the whole rider system to indulge in their strangest quirks.

KANYE WEST: ALCOHOLIC SLUSHIE MACHINE

Hey, when you’re one of the most successful rappers of all time, you can have pretty much whatever you want. And if what you want is a machine that makes frozen Hennessy slushies, like Kanye reportedly did on his Saint Pablo Tour, then a frozen Henny maker is what you’ll get.

Most of Kanye’s other requests involve loads of top-shelf party fuel. But there was that one time in 2013 when he allegedly found his dressing room carpet to be too bumpy and demanded that BBC employees iron it.

JUSTIN BIEBER: MEALS NAMED AFTER HIS HIT SONGS

Since he’s one of the world’s wealthiest and most successful pop stars, you might imagine Justin Bieber makes extravagant tour requests. And you’d be correct. For his four-day tour of India in 2017, the Biebs reportedly requested, among other things, a jacuzzi to be flown in, a personal Rolls Royce, a private jet and a helicopter on standby and something called an “Indian Yoga Casket” that contained essential oils.

But best of all, the Canadian singer requested meals made by a private chef to be named after his hit songs. The rider didn’t specify what exactly those meals should be, but we’re hoping they included a “Beauty and a Beet Salad,” “As Long As You Love Meat Pies” or “One Less Lonely Grilled Cheese.”

KEVIN HART: 140 “CELL PHONE ROAMERS”

As one of the most successful touring comedians working today, Kevin Hart reportedly requires a staggering amount of logistical support. The Jumanji star is famously protective of his material and forbids audience members from recording his shows. And how do you ensure there are no cellphones in an arena that seats thousands? With enough “roamers” to fill a commercial airplane. Roamers are people paid to wander through the audience in search of a phone.

A roamer’s job is simply to walk around the venue during the performance and look for anyone taking out their phone. Hart’s rider reportedly stipulates that his roamers must “know what to do if someone is caught with a cell phone out and on.” And it requires them to be vigilant. “Anyone that is caught repeatedly standing or watching the show will need to be replaced.”

Hart also requires women on staff to handle promotional duties specifically, “Five (5) females ages between 21-27 with athletic/sexy build.” They’re required to be “go-getters” and “very approachable/attractive,” and they are $150 per show.

EMINEM: AN ENTIRE KOI POND

When Eminem performed at the Tennent’s Vital in Northern Ireland in 2011, his rider reportedly included mostly mundane items — dumbbells, a microwave, seedless watermelon and yogurt.

Mundane except for one thing, a wooden koi pond, filled with koi carp. Maybe having a koi pond was the only way the “Lose Yourself” rapper could relax. If so, that’s an expensive way to unwind since koi can cost hundreds of dollars each.

NE-YO: A BOTTLE OF KETEL ONE, FOR “CLEANING”

In his 2011 Tour Rider, Ne-Yo proved to be quite the wine lover, reportedly requesting three different types of wine, three bottles of pinot noir, three bottles of Riesling and two bottles of Ace of Spades champagne.

He also requested another alcoholic beverage, but that one wasn’t for drinking. He asked for one bottle of Ketel One and stipulated that it would be used for cleaning purposes. We’re not sure if the R&B singer actually thinks vodka is a better cleaning agent than a bottle of Simple Green, but it might have to do with the fact that Ne-Yo made $175,000 per performance. Cleaning your floors with top-shelf booze is definitely a baller move.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: EVERY DOOR KNOB DISINFECTED EVERY TWO HOURS

Look, we understand wanting to minimize your risk of getting a cold, especially if you’re a singer. But Justin Timberlake crossed into germaphobe territory when he reportedly asked officials at Manchester Arena to disinfect every door knob in his dressing room and all the doors leading to the stage … every two hours. He’s made the request in the past, but it ruffled feathers in August 2018 because the arena had been the site of a bombing at an Ariana Grande concert just a few months prior.

In terms of non-germ-related requests, Justin also enjoys having mirrors installed above his bed in his hotel rooms. Maybe this is an homage to his hit song Mirrors? Yeah, that’s it.

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Man Claiming to Be LeBron James’ Son Arrested After Alleged Trespassing at Los Angeles Home

A man who allegedly claimed to be LeBron James’ son has been arrested after allegedly trespassing on the basketball star’s Los Angeles property. The incident happened Friday, November 6, when security at James’ home called police, saying they saw a man they thought was trying to break in. Officials said the man did not enter the home itself. Still, authorities were called after he was identified on security camera footage.

The security team contacted police around 9 p.m. local time, law enforcement sources said. The team saw the alleged intruder on camera footage and called officers about the situation. Information said the man was arrested at the scene by the Los Angeles Police Department on suspicion of stalking.

An odd feature of the case was the suspect’s alleged declaration of who he was. The man told police he was James’s son. The information provided does not elaborate on the claim, nor does it establish any actual familial connection between the man and the basketball star.

The incident occurred while James was out of Los Angeles. He was back in his home city Friday night, playing for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game apparently ended the team’s successful start to the NBA season, but the more serious concern that night was the reported security incident at his California home.

The report also notes that James plays for the 76ers and lives in New York City. His wife, Savanna, recently shared why she decided to stay in California with the family instead of moving with him. However, the information did not specify whether anyone was home at the Los Angeles property at the time of the alleged intrusion.

The information on hand confirms James’ absence because of the game, but it does not establish who else might have been inside the residence. It does not suggest the alleged suspect entered the home. However, the reported intrusion involved the property, and security personnel identified the man via surveillance footage before police arrived.

The arrest has raised questions about the circumstances of the alleged stalking incident, particularly with reports that the suspect claimed to be James’ son. But the explanation provided doesn’t include a motive, additional background on the man, or other details about what he was doing on the property before security intervened.

Details released so far include the security team’s call to police, identification of the alleged intruder through camera footage, and the man’s arrest at the scene. Reports indicate the suspect did not enter the residence, and no further information has been released about the investigation.

This is a reminder of the security issues that can happen around high-profile homes, but we’re not getting the full story here on this one. James was playing in Cleveland at the time, as authorities reportedly handled the situation at his Los Angeles home

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Young Thug Throws Halloween Party, Ice Spice Is Patrick Star

Ice Spice channeled her love for “SpongeBob SquarePants” into her Halloween costume, donning a Patrick Star outfit that apparently stole the show at a party she hosted with Young Thug. Another playful moment in the Bronx rapper’s long-standing relationship with the animated franchise, her costume drew attention after “Complex Music” captured it.

Ice Spice’s love for “SpongeBob SquarePants” has been well documented, including her collaboration with the franchise. This Halloween, she took that interest a step further, dressing up as one of the series’ recognizable characters, Patrick Star. The costume was a departure from a typical Halloween look, diving into the cartoon world and turning the character into a full outfit.

Sources say the party was thrown by Ice Spice and Young Thug on the night of October 31. “Complex Music” shared the look on Twitter, and it became a noticeable part of the event’s coverage because of the Patrick Star look. The details describe the outfit as one that made fans turn heads, but they don’t break down the costume’s individual pieces.

Ice Spice has made a name for herself with her personality in her public appearances, and the Patrick Star costume was a direct nod to a franchise that she has embraced. The connection was clear because of her previous work with “SpongeBob SquarePants,” but the Halloween costume gave it a different context.

Young Thug was also involved, giving the reported party another recognizable name. The details don’t say what costume he wore or anything else about the guests, performances, or activities. The star of the show was Ice Spice’s transformation into Patrick Star and the attention it received.

Halloween is usually a time for artists to dress up as familiar characters, and Ice Spice’s pick was a nod to both humor and fandom. Rather than choosing a costume unrelated to her, she went with the universe she’s already been associated with, which makes the Patrick Star look fit her current public persona.

The provided information does not specify whether the costume was a replica or a more whimsical take. It does, however, name Patrick Star as the inspiration and say the look caught fans’ attention. Don’t assume the outfit’s exact construction without more visual details.

Ice Spice’s Halloween appearance gave another memorable pop-culture moment to her year of references. The rapper made her “SpongeBob SquarePants” fandom the center of attention at a party she reportedly threw with Young Thug, with Patrick Star being the character of choice. According to the account, the interesting thing about the event was that the costume was visible.

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